Animals
By Animals Correspondent Brazil has taken a major step to protect its donkeys after a court ruling banned their slaughter in one state—forcing the closure of the country’s last remaining donkey slaughterhouse. A Federal Court in Bahia ruled that donkey killings must stop immediately, citing animal cruelty, health
Science
By Health Correspondent Scientists say an existing type of drug could one day help treat a rare form of vascular dementia, after new research revealed how the disease damages blood vessels in the brain. The study, led by the University of Manchester with support from the University of Leicester, looked
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A Swindon dad is going the distance to help the UK’s tiniest patients—taking on the London Marathon to raise thousands for babies fighting for life. Max Richards, a neonatal specialist and dad-of-three, is gearing up to join 55,000 runners at the London
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By Nic, 15, Good News Room at WCSA Last week, the North Somerset Youth Parliament met in full for the fourth time. The group is split into three subgroups, including Safer Communities, who are working to make North Somerset safer for young people. In the full meeting, they reminded their
Animals
By Nature Correspondent What started with two ponies in a Northumberland forest has grown into a nationwide wildlife success story. Back in 2006, two Exmoor foals nicknamed Puddles and Prancer were released into Kielder Forest to help restore natural habitats. Now, 20 years on, that small project has turned into
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A dramatic rescue in Portsmouth has ended in a shock reunion after a cat pulled from a tight space was discovered to have been missing for four years. The RSPCA, firefighters and vets were called to a property on Madeira Road after homeowner Catherine Edwards heard a
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A new “village” aimed at helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness has officially opened near Glasgow. The supported living scheme, called Harriet Gardens, has been launched in Rutherglen by charity Social Bite in partnership with The Salvation Army and South Lanarkshire Council. The site features 15
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A family has been left stunned after their pet rabbit turned up alive — four years after disappearing. Laura Conway-Norris and her daughter Cora, from Helston, thought they had lost Flopsy for good back in 2022. The beloved bunny vanished without a trace, and the family eventually
Health
By Community Correspondent A new regional campaign, “Ready for Parenthood,” has been launched across York and North Yorkshire to support women from pre-conception through to early parenthood. The initiative brings together City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and YorSexualHealth. It
Science
By Science Correspondent British scientists, including a team from Space Park Leicester, have launched microscopic worms to the International Space Station (ISS) in a groundbreaking experiment aimed at improving understanding of long-duration space travel. The project, led by the University of Exeter and built by the University of Leicester
Community
By Community Correspondent A therapeutic fostering agency based in Essex has once again received top marks across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, marking its third consecutive set of Outstanding ratings and reinforcing its standing as a leading provider in the sector. Mosaic Foster Care was rated Outstanding in
Health
By Health Correspondent Football clubs across Scotland came together this weekend to highlight the importance of early detection in testicular cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer among young men. The initiative, titled “Tackling Testicular Cancer,” was spearheaded by Cahonas Scotland in collaboration with PFA Scotland. It aims to use football’
News
By Culture Correspondent Manchester Museum has once again been named the most popular attraction in Greater Manchester, marking its third consecutive year at the top, according to newly released data from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). In 2025, the museum recorded 648,595 visitors, continuing to stand out
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A new campaign is helping Britons reconnect, rebuild relationships and talk through differences, as fresh research reveals many people want a less divided society. The Bridging Divides podcast, launched by the British Red Cross, offers practical advice on how to have open, empathetic conversations — even on the
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A long-legged baby camel has stolen the spotlight after being born at Whipsnade Zoo — and she’s already winning hearts. The adorable calf, named Sophia, arrived on 21 March to proud parents Izzy and Oakley, boosting the herd to eight. But her name isn’t just
Health
By Health Correspondent A pioneering blood test could change the way womb cancer is diagnosed, sparing women invasive checks and painful biopsies. The ECctDNA test, developed by experts at the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, detects fragments of cancer in the blood, offering a quicker